Homelessness Compounds Health Challenges for Transgender Portlanders

October 13, 2017October 13, 2017 Thacher Schmid

A lack of data has led to funding cuts for some programs that otherwise might support these individuals, while others — such as OHSU — seek to boost their offerings In her 31 years, Willow Paloma has had many identities: … Continue reading Homelessness Compounds Health Challenges for Transgender Portlanders

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Why is Portland’s Transgender Homeless Population Growing So Fast?

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 Thacher Schmid

The number of transgender homeless people living on Portland-area streets has officially doubled in the past two years. When she first considered transitioning from a man to a woman, Sophia Conquest made a checklist of “bad and good things.” On … Continue reading Why is Portland’s Transgender Homeless Population Growing So Fast?